Drive or Fly: DeQuincy, LA to Shreveport, LA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for LCH–SHV. At 171 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 35m
Distance
171.7 mi
Total Cost
$73
CO2
69 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 7m
17m in the air
Air Distance
145 mi
Total Cost
$126
CO2
37 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between LCH and SHV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 35m | 3h 7m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $73 | $126 |
| Carbon footprint | 69 kg CO2 | 37 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 49, US 171, LA 27
via US 96, US 79, US 190
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from DeQuincy, LA to Shreveport, LA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.